Private Client Solicitor

Job Description

HOURS: Full-Time (office based)

LEVEL/GRADE: The ideal candidate will be at least 2yrs+ PQE

REPORTING TO: Chris Campbell (Partner) 

LOCATION: 80 St. Margaret Street Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PE

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: Salary commensurate with experience

BENEFITS: For the right candidate, the firm offers serious Partnership prospects. We offer a workplace pension and fee-related bonuses

JOB OVERVIEW

A fantastic opportunity has emerged within our highly regarded Private Client team seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor.

The successful candidate should be capable of managing their caseload, liaising directly with clients and seeing through a private client transaction from the outset to conclusion.

THE FIRM

W&AS Bruce was established in the early 1980’s. Over a number of years, we have increased the number of branches, with offices now located in Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Broxburn and Burntisland. Our main Dunfermline office is located at 80 St. Margaret Street, Dunfermline. We have many long-standing employees, who have enjoyed working with the firm over decades. We pride ourselves on being able to offer an excellent work/life balance. We offer great opportunities for personal progression as a Private Client Solicitor, career development and partnership.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

You will become part of a friendly and inclusive team that is dedicated to delivering a top-notch level of service to all clients.

You will have the chance to handle a diverse caseload of private client matters from start to finish, including Estate and Tax Planning, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, Trusts and handling issues related to incapacity.

This role also requires regular interaction with clients at a high level. As a successful candidate, you'll have experience in working as part of a team, whilst also being a self-starter and will be confident inproviding assistance and guidance to your colleagues. While a STEP qualification is preferred, it is not essential.

CORE VALUES

• QUALITY – to be a continual, reliable legal partner to our clients and thier loved ones, offering the highest standard of sound advice and support at all times.
• EXPERTISE – our teams are made up of highly trained, experienced, passionate experts allowing us to seamlessly execute our wide range of services.
• COMPASSION –  we take an empathetic yet pragmatic approach by listening to our clients, to truly understand their individual circumstances and goals. We do our umost to make them feel at ease by carefully explaining their choices and options in a way they can understand
• SUCCESSFUL – as a business that's been around for almost 50 years across numerous geographies...we have history. We are dedicated to positively impacting client's lives by being there for them through life's inevitable ups and downs.
• INTEGRITY – to give transparent, honest, fair and impartial advice - offering peace of mind that your best interests are at the very heart of why we do what we do.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

We will await the right applicant but we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

TO APPLY

Please send your CV and covering letter to Caroline Beattie – caroline@wasbruce.co.uk

W & AS Bruce